Best treatments for klebsiella infections
9 products may treat klebsiella infections, spanning FDA drug classes such as cephalosporin antibacterial, aminoglycoside antibacterial, penem antibacterial. The current highest-rated option is cefixime. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 9 drugs we list for klebsiella infections, 6 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as cephalosporin antibacterial, aminoglycoside antibacterial, penem antibacterial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for klebsiella infections — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for klebsiella infections: 1. Cefixime · 2. Teflaro · 3. Gentamicin Sulfate
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | Generic | $10 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Solution | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Aminoglycoside Antibacterial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | — | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 5 | 64/100 | Prescription | Suspension | — | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | Generic | $30 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | Generic | $30 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Penem Antibacterial | No data | — | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → |
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Explore the class hubs: cephalosporin antibacterial
Full ranking · 9 treatments
cefixime
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefixime is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Bronchitis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea, Haemophilus Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.28· 3 forms Save up to 99% in class
teflaro
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Teflaro (Ceftaroline Fosamil) is a medication used to treat Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Pneumonia, Infectious Skin Diseases.
Price varies
gentamicin sulfate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gentamicin Sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibacterial used to treat Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.74· 4 forms
levofloxacin
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Levofloxacin is a medication used to treat Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 4 formscefprozil
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefprozil is a medication used to treat Bronchitis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Klebsiella Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.10· 4 formscefazolin and dextrose
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefazolin and Dextrose (Cefazolin Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections.
Pharmacy pays
~$29.65 /30
Save up to 70% in classFrequently asked
- What treats klebsiella infections?
- Our catalog lists 9 products that may treat klebsiella infections, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is cefixime.
- What is the best-rated treatment for klebsiella infections?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — cefixime ranks highest among the products we list for klebsiella infections. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat klebsiella infections?
- Treatments for klebsiella infections span FDA drug classes including cephalosporin antibacterial, aminoglycoside antibacterial, penem antibacterial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.